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Collocations for sanctuary - noun

1. safety and protection

VERB + sanctuary

seek
Thousands of refugees have sought sanctuary over the border.
find, take
In former times, criminals could take sanctuary inside a church.
leave
He was reluctant to leave the sanctuary of his bedroom.
provide
give sb, offer (sb)

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PREPOSITION

sanctuary from
It had been built as a sanctuary from World War II bombs.
sanctuary of
She retreated swiftly to the sanctuary of her room.

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2. area for wild birds, animals, etc.

ADJECTIVE

animal, bird, marine, wildlife

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